About BLACK MIST
Black Mist suppresses highlight and shadow contrast, providing a soft image. Without requiring a retouch, you are able to create movie-like photographs with Black Mist.
No.05 N- Half the Soft Effect of No.1 N -
The newly released Black Mist No.05 has half the softening effect of our existing Black Mist No.1. While the No.1 is known for maintaining contrast without whitening the image, its diffusion can sometimes be too intense in strong backlight or night scenes. This makes the No.05 our top recommendation for night and backlit photography.
About the filter logoTo position this as a cinematic effect filter, we adopted the TRAJAN alphabet font that has commonly been used in movie titles, posters and television shows since 1990.
Features of BLACK MIST No.05 N
Feature1 Impressive Night Lights
Softly bleeds lighting within night time photography, producing a cinematic atmosphere. The warmth of Black Mist filters is felt immensely within rain settings. Street lamps and large light sources may be greatly emphasized with the Black Mist No.1 N and other soft filters, whereas No.05 N provides an appropriate diffused effect.
Feature2 Cinematic backlit photos
Regardless of back lighting, the photo is not whitened, with highlight and shadow contrast limited to create a soft image.Light is softened, producing a unique Black Mist mood.
Without filterBLACK MIST No.05 NFeature3 Smooth skin
Contrast is weak within portrait photos, making skin appear smooth as if a veil was layed over it.
BLACK MIST No.05 N（Photographer: Takashi Yasui）MORE USE CASES
Sunshine filtering in tree foliage
Black Mist No.05 N has a strong role in improving the atmosphere of landscape photography. The sunlight filtering through the tree foliage has been greatly enhanced.Increasing the exposure has created a soft and transcendent light.
Effective indoors
Given the weak contrast, taking shots around windows with natural light will produce a unique atmosphere.
Without filterBLACK MIST No.05 NCOMPARISON WITH BLACK MIST No.05 N and No.1 N
Black Mist No.05 N and No.1 N should be used seperately according to the scene. No.05 N is recommended for night photography and during sunset when there is plenty of backlight, while No.1 N is catered towards the early hours and when there is weak lighting. In regards to the lens' focal distance, the filter's soft effect is strong when used with telephoto lenses but weaker with wide angle lenses.
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Night scene
Without filter
BLACK MIST No.05 NThis filter has a unique bleed effect on the city lights. Whether focusing on lights directly or creating circular light blurs, you can get an excellent diffused effect.
BLACK MIST No.1 NThe filter has a stronger bleed effect on the city lights. It will strengthen and expand light sources and may overexpose them in the center.
Shading
Without filter
BLACK MIST No.05 NSuppresses contrast, producing a soft, light mood. The blur in the background provides a pleasant, mellow impression.
BLACK MIST No.1 NSuppresses contrast stronger, producing an even softer, lighter mood. The blur in the background also provides a pleasant, mellow impression. The soft effect laid on the subject is strengthed.
When the light is weak
Without filter
BLACK MIST No.05 NIncreases moderation of shadow and suppresses contrast.
BLACK MIST No.1 NProvides a unique Black Mist airiness. No.1 N is recommended when light is weak.
[Technical Notes]
- The intensity of the soft effect varies depending on the lens focal length.The effect is stronger at the telephoto end and weaker at the wide-angle end.
- Results may vary depending on shooting conditions, such as the type of light source.
- The effect seen through the viewfinder may differ from the final image, depending on print size or monitor display.
- Adjusting exposure compensation can change the overall mood, so we recommend making adjustments as needed.
- The exposure factor is approximately +1/3 stop, although in some cases it may not affect actual exposure.
